Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has denied the allegations of misappropriating $1 billion meant for arms purchase during his time in office.
Buratai submitted that no funds for weapons purchase passed through his hands directly and all purchases done during his time followed due procurement processes.
Papers News reports Buratai was Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff between July 2015 and January 2021.